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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 17)

Hibiscus Green Tea

Hibiscus tea has been shown to reduce blood pressure and green tea is packed with antioxidants. This tea can be chilled and enjoyed as an iced tea. ¼ cup of organic loose tea or 4-5 organic green tea bags ½ cup of dried organic hibiscus flowers or 5-6 organic tea bags 8 cups of filtered water 2 tsp lime juice 2-4 T organic honey Bring water to a boil. Add tea or tea bags to a large bowl with lime juice. Add hot water to the bowl and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags or strain. Add honey to taste. ...

Kimchi

Use your kimchi as an addition to a rice bowl or top chicken or shrimp burgers with it for a spicy twist. Of course, you can just eat it too!!! Ingredients: 1 Chinese or Napa Cabbage cut into 2-inch pieces 1 -2 cups of filtered water 1 Daikon radish sliced, or 2 regular radishes sliced 4 green onions/scallions chopped ¼ cup rock salt or iodine-free salt like sea salt or Himalayan salt 5-6 garlic cloves, minced 2 large slices of fresh ginger, minced 1-2 T of red pepper flakes 1 t sugar 2 T fish sauce (can substitute shrimp paste) 1 t rice wine vinegar 1-quart jar for fermentation   Instructions: Cut the cabbage lengthwise into four strips then cut into 1–2-inch pieces. Add the cut-up cabbage to...

Village Salad with Greek Dressing

We recently shared this recipe in our Cooking Workshop and the staff loved it! They felt it was a healthy(ier) version of your standard Greek Salad that impressed everyone! Ingredients Village Salad 2 red tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced thickly and halved salt, pepper, and oregano 4 green onions, chopped ¼ lb sheep's milk feta, cut into small chunks ¼ lb Kalamata olives Greek Dressing 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 t oregano o Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients except seasonings and dressing in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss ingredients. Make salad dressing in a large jar. Shake well. (best to let stand for...

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 32 oz Vegetable Broth 6 cup cooked butternut squash 1 tsp salt 2 tsp curry 1 tsp dried thyme Dash red pepper 1⁄2 cup cooking sherry 1 can coconut milk (or cashew milk) Directions Sautee onion in olive oil. Add broth, squash, and seasonings. Puree in a blender (or use a handheld immersion blender). Add sherry and coconut milk. Cook for 15min on low to medium. ...

Oven Roasted Balsamic Beets

These Oven-Roasted Balsamic Beets are delicious and can be simply prepared which intensifies their natural sweetness. Toss them in a tart and syrupy balsamic reduction. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse – they cleanse the body, are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and a great source of energy! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe great for serving as side dishes, snacks, and tossing over salads.   Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 77) 1 bunch trimmed beets (about 4 beets) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently scrub beets, and pat dry. Wrap in foil, and roast until tender (about 1 hour). Let cool, then peel and dice. Place beets in a medium...

Walnut and Healthy Greens Pesto

Do not be turned off by this recipe. It is delicious, and you can think of this recipe as a gift for your heart. It has walnuts which supply antioxidants and nutrients like magnesium and omega fatty acids. Walnuts deliver a plant-based fatty acid, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), essential for heart health. The leafy greens are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and folate, all-important supporters of cardiometabolic health. More importantly, the leafy greens are directly converted into nitric oxide, a powerful component in optimizing cardiac health. This pesto is exceptionally versatile and can be used over meats, vegetables, hummus, or vegetable noodles. Give it a try! Your heart will thank you!! Ingredients 7-8 cups of winter greens like kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, and baby spinach,...

Simple Almond Milk Recipe

  Almond milk is delicious and entirely customizable! This simple recipe is perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing   Ingredients: (Servings: 3, Calories: 60) ½ cup raw almonds 4 cup purified water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Soak almonds and 1 cup purified water in a blender, at room temperature, for about 6 hours. After the almonds have soaked and using a strainer, drain off water and rinse well under running water. Add almonds back to blender with 3 cups purified water, maple syrup (optional), and sea salt. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth or strainer with fine holes, and pour into a container, squeezing...

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Lemon Drizzle

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. One whole cauliflower, cut into florets 2 T avocado oil 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper 1 t cumin 1 t turmeric 2 T nutritional yeast Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl and drizzle with avocado oil then mix well. Sprinkle spices and yeast over florets and mix well to combine. Roast cauliflower in the oven for 15--20 minutes until brown. Serve drizzled with Tahini Lemon Sauce. Lemon Tahini Sauce ·         2 T tahini ·         2 T olive oil ·         2 T fresh lemon juice ·         2 T warm water ·         2 garlic cloves ·         ½ t honey (optional) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Drizzle over roasted meat, seafood and vegetables or drizzle over a bowl of brown rice, beans, and roasted vegetables. This recipe makes a cup so you will have extras...

Sardinia Minestrone

This recipe is packed with all of the good stuff and a hearty dinner. Make sure to pack some for lunch the following day. One can garbanzo beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 1 can cannellini beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 3 T extra virgin olive oil / 4 T olive oil for topping 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about ½ cup) [Can chop all vegetables in a food processor to save time] 4 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz can finely diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato sauce 1 broccoli stalk, peeled and chopped, and one fennel bulb chopped ( optional ) ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley...

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